HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7209.90 – Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, n.e.c. in heading no. 7209
HS code 7209.90 is the 6-digit subheading for iron or non-alloy steel, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, n.e.c. in heading no. 7209. It is used for custom gauge cold-rolled steel, specialized surface finish CR steel, non-standard width CR sheets, CR steel for unique stamping and cold-rolled blanks.
What HS 7209.90 covers
This 'not elsewhere classified' (n.e.c.) code serves as a catch-all for cold-rolled flat products of non-alloy steel, with a width of 600mm or more, that do not fit into the specific thickness or coil/non-coil categories within heading 7209. It covers specialized grades, non-standard dimensions, or products with unique surface treatments (excluding coatings that would shift them to other headings like 7210). Trade in this category often involves niche applications or custom orders, reflecting specific industrial demands that fall outside standard specifications. Importers and exporters typically engage in bespoke transactions, requiring detailed specifications and quality agreements. This code highlights the diversity and customization within the cold-rolled steel market.
- Covers
- Custom gauge cold-rolled steel
- Specialized surface finish CR steel
- Non-standard width CR sheets
- CR steel for unique stamping
- Cold-rolled blanks
- Custom temper CR steel
- Examples
- Custom-ordered CR steel from SSAB
- specialized CR from Outokumpu (for non-stainless applications)
- bespoke CR from Nucor
- specific CR grades from ArcelorMittal
- customized JFE Steel CR
Codes often confused with 7209.90
Common mistake. This code is often a last resort and can be misapplied to products that actually fit into other specific 7209 subheadings or even other headings like 7210 if coated.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 720990, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 720990 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 48% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 8.8% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $74M 48% of world exports
- 2 China $20M 13% of world exports
- 3 Hungary $8.1M 5.3% of world exports
World total: $155M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $13M 8.8% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $11M 7.4% of world imports
- 3 Egypt $10M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $144M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 7209.90
Brazil does not split HS 7209.90: its NCM code is 7209.90.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 72.09 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product falls under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Importers to the EU must declare embedded carbon emissions and purchase CBAM certificates.
Questions about HS 7209.90
What is HS code 720990?
HS code 720990 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, n.e.c. in heading no. 7209. This 'not elsewhere classified' (n.e.c.) code serves as a catch-all for cold-rolled flat products of non-alloy steel, with a width of 600mm or more, that do not fit into the specific thickness or coil/non-coil categories within heading 7209. It covers specialized grades, non-standard dimensions, or products with unique surface treatments (excluding coatings that would shift them to other headings like 7210). Trade in this category often involves niche applications or custom orders, reflecting specific industrial demands that fall outside standard specifications. Importers and exporters typically engage in bespoke transactions, requiring detailed specifications and quality agreements. This code highlights the diversity and customization within the cold-rolled steel market.
What products fall under HS code 720990?
Custom gauge cold-rolled steel, specialized surface finish CR steel, non-standard width CR sheets, CR steel for unique stamping, cold-rolled blanks, custom temper CR steel
What are common misclassifications for HS code 720990?
This code is often a last resort and can be misapplied to products that actually fit into other specific 7209 subheadings or even other headings like 7210 if coated.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 720990?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 720990 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($74M, 48% of world exports), China ($20M) and Hungary ($8.1M). World exports came to about $155M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 720990?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 720990 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($13M, 8.8% of world imports), the Netherlands ($11M) and Egypt ($10M). World imports came to about $144M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 720990 structured?
HS code 720990 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (72) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 720990?
In Brazil, HS code 720990 is NCM 7209.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.